“Man Up” – The CSIs question the validity of an online picture depicting a murdered call girl until they find the same woman strangled to death in the dumpster that appears in the photo, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Jan. 6 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Trevor Donovan (“90210″) guest stars as Spartan, part of a casino extravaganza. Comedian Carrot Top guest stars as himself.

SERIES REGULARS:

Dr. Raymond Langston…… Laurence Fishburne
Catherine Willows………….. Marg Helgenberger
Nick Stokes………………………….. George Eads
Captain Jim Brass………………….. Paul Guilfoyle
Sara Sidle………………………………….. Jorja Fox
Greg Sanders………………………… Eric Szmanda
Dr. Robbins……………………. Robert David Hall
David Phillips……………………….. David Berman
Hodges………………………….. Wallace Langham

RECURRING CAST:

Archie Johnson………………………… Archie Kao
Detective Vartann…………………….. Alex Carter
Mandy Webster……………….. Sheeri Rappaport

GUEST CAST:

Carrot Top………………………………. Carrot Top
Scott Horan…………………………….. Rich Somer
Hunter Ahearn………………………. James Snyder
Jeff Blakely………………………… Jonathan Chase
Craig Higgins……………………… Kevin Weisman
Sandy Colfax…………………………… Amy Acker
Doyle Mars…………………………. Blake Gibbons
Denny Mars………………….. Scott Anthony Leet
Heavy Set Lookiloo……………… Matthew Yuan
Spartan……………………………. Trevor Donovan
Amber Rowe………………………… Lili Mirojnick
Head of Security………………………… Scott Peat

Source: CBSPressExpress.com

EDIT: Updated to reflect schedule change.

RACHEL CONROY’S STARTLING DISAPPEARANCE EVOKES NEW FEARS THAT THE MAGIC MAN IS BACK TO MENACE HAPLIN, ON ABC’S “HAPPY TOWN”

“Slight of Hand” – When Rachel Conroy mysteriously vanishes, an eerie cloud settles over Haplin, as clues point to the return of the elusive Magic Man. Surprisingly, Tommy finds an unlikely ally while desperately searching for his wife. Meanwhile, Handsome Dan announces he has to leave Haplin, then unexpectedly turns up elsewhere. Henley manages to get her stolen property back from Greggy Stiviletto and uses it to blackmail a member of Haplin’s powerful “first” family. Finally, Tommy investigates some gruesome evidence that ironically could mean good news for many of Haplin’s families, on “Happy Town,” WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

“Happy Town” stars Geoff Stults as Tommy Conroy, Sam Neill as Merritt Grieves, Lauren German as Henley Boone, Steven Weber as John Haplin, Amy Acker as Rachel Conroy, Sarah Gadon as Georgia Bravin, Robert Wisdom as Roger Hobbs, Jay Paulson as Eli “Root Beer” Rogers and Ben Schnetzer as Andrew Haplin.

Guest starring in “Slight of Hand” are Frances Conroy as Peggy Haplin, M.C. Gainey as Sheriff Griffin Conroy, Abraham Benrubi as Big Dave Duncan, Warren Christie as Greggy Stiviletto, Peter Outerbridge as Handsome Dan Farmer, Stephen McHattie as Carl Bravin, Sophia Ewaniuk as Emma Conroy, Marcia Bennett as Rose Perkins, Deborah Grover as Joanie Jenkins, Diane Gordon as Esther Klapman, Anna Ferguson as Irene Vaughn, Joanna Douglas as Officer Shell Jenkins, Maxwell McCabe-Lokos as Lincoln Stiviletto, Steve Arbuckle as Baby Boy Stiviletto, Matt Hopkins as Womper Stiviletto, Kedar as Kelvin Tolliver, Barry Flatman as Robert Ward, Arlene Mazerolle as Sarah Ward, Andrew Scorer as Levon, Greg Bryk as Dr. Pete, Marlee Otto as Lauryn Ward, Kris Saric as officer, James Kirchner as foreman, Natasha Priest as Bready worker number one and Jacob Neayem as Bready worker number two.

“Slight of Hand” was written by Meredith Averill and directed by Darnell Martin.

This episode of “Happy Town” will be available on ABC.com the day after airing on the network for users to watch online.

“Happy Town” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-14,L,S,V parental guideline.

Source: ABC

AN OMEN OF MYSTERIOUS EVIL HOVERS AS HAPLIN PREPARES TO CELEBRATE THE ANNUAL THAW FEST, ON ABC’S “HAPPY TOWN”

“Polly Wants a Crack at Her” – An ominous fearsome hawk soars over Haplin‘s unsuspecting residents as the Thaw Fest celebration is about to start. Tommy must walk a precarious line when it comes to Friddle’s murder, as a state investigator moves in to assist him. Andrew Haplin, still upset over girlfriend Georgia’s assault, exacts revenge on who he believes to be the perpetrator — pays for the consequences. Meanwhile Henley is a victim of a bizarre car accident, but a handsome stranger not only comes to her rescue, but lures her into a surprising, sensual relationship. And when Thaw Fest finally arrives, it comes with chilling and tragic consequences, on “Happy Town,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“Happy Town” stars Geoff Stults as Tommy Conroy, Sam Neill as Merritt Grieves, Lauren German as Henley Boone, Steven Weber as John Haplin, Amy Acker as Rachel Conroy, Sarah Gadon as Georgia Bravin, Robert Wisdom as Roger Hobbs, Jay Paulson as Eli “Root Beer” Rogers and Ben Schnetzer as Andrew Haplin.

Guest starring in “Polly Wants a Crack at Her” are Frances Conroy as Peggy Haplin, Warren Christie as Greggy Stiviletto, Abraham Benrubi as Big Dave Duncan, Peter Outerbridge as Handsome Dan Farmer, Stephen McHattie as Carl Bravin, Sophia Ewaniuk as Emma Conroy, David Cronenberg as Dr. Leichman, Natalie Brown as Carol Haplin, Luke Aquilina as Eric, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as Lee Geary, Maxwell McCabe-Lokos as Lincoln Stiviletto, Daniel Petronijevic as Ronald Stiviletto, Matt Hopkins as Womper Stiviletto, Steve Arbuckle as Baby Boy Stiviletto, Kedar as Kelvin Tolliver, Deborah Grover as Joanie Jenkins, Marcia Bennett as Rose Perkins, Joanna Douglas as Officer Shell Jenkins and Zak Longo as Andrew’s friend.

“Polly Wants a Crack at Her” was written by Davey Holmes and directed by Mick Garris.

Source: ABC

LONG-HELD SECRETS SURFACE AS NEWLY APPOINTED SHERIFF TOMMY CONROY INVESTIGATES THE FRIDDLE MURDER, ON ABC’S “HAPPY TOWN”

Henley Tenaciously Pursues Entry to the Mysterious, Off-Limits Third-Floor Room

“I Came to Haplin for the Waters” – Shaken by a grisly murder at the local pond and his father’s bizarre, self-inflicted injury, Deputy Tommy Conroy reluctantly accepts the title of Sherriff bestowed on him by town matriarch Peggy Haplin. However Tommy’s shocking discovery of Jerry Friddle’s murderer forces him to keep yet another of the town’s secrets with mixed emotions. Meanwhile, Henley appears to know a lot more about Haplin’s dark side than she’s letting on – drawing Merritt Grieves closer – but she’s determined to get access to the forbidden third-floor room of the mysterious boarding house, no matter what it takes, on “Happy Town,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“Happy Town” stars Geoff Stults as Tommy Conroy, Sam Neill as Merritt Grieves, Lauren German as Henley Boone, Steven Weber as John Haplin, Amy Acker as Rachel Conroy, Sarah Gadon as Georgia Bravin, Robert Wisdom as Roger Hobbs, Jay Paulson as Eli “Root Beer” Rogers and Ben Schnetzer as Andrew Haplin.

Guest starring in “I Came to Haplin for the Waters” are Frances Conroy as Peggy Haplin, M.C. Gainey as Sheriff Griffin Conroy, Abraham Benrubi as Big Dave Duncan, Linda Kash as Miranda, Peter Outerbridge as Handsome Dan Farmer, Lynne Griffin as Dot Meadows, Natalie Brown as Carol Haplin, Greg Bryk as Dr. Pete, Brittany Kay as Lani, Marcia Bennett as Rose Perkins, Diane Gordon as Esther Klapman, Anna Ferguson as Irene Vaughn, Deborah Grover as Joanie Jenkins, Maxwell McCabe-Lokos as Lincoln Stiviletto, Daniel Petronijevic as Ronald Stiviletto, Matt Hopkins as Womper Stiviletto, Steve Arbuckle as Baby Boy Stiviletto, Kedar as Kelvin Tolliver, Chas Lawther as M.E. Murtaugh, Isobel Smith as Doris, Brad Borbridge as Perry Steckler, Jonthan Potts as Doctor German, Fiona Oliveira-Sheehan as ER nurse number one and Rosemary O’ Sullivan as ER nurse number two.

“I Came to Haplin for the Waters” was written by Josh Appelbaum, Andre Nemec and Scott Rosenberg and directed by Gary Fleder.

This episode of “Happy Town” will be available on ABC.com the day after airing on the network for users to watch online.

“Happy Town” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. A TV-parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.

Source: ABC

A HORRIFIC CRIME REKINDLES A TOWN’S DARK MYSTERIES, ON THE PREMIERE OF “HAPPY TOWN,” WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28

Faced with the Disturbing New Crime, Memories of the Infamous “Magic Man” Return, as Well as Bizarre Secrets about Haplin’s Local Residents

The residents of the sun-splashed town of Haplin, Minnesota — also known as “Happy Town” — have enjoyed an uneasy peace for the past five years — but that is about to change. Still haunted by a number of unsolved kidnappings, Haplin now faces a disturbing new crime that brings all of its unresolved fears to the surface. Has the elusive “Magic Man” – who many believe is responsible for the bizarre abductions — returned to claim yet another innocent victim? As Haplin’s mysteries are revealed, many of its prominent citizens’ motives come under scrutiny as their own secrets and personalities are peeled back one layer at a time, on the premiere of “Happy Town,” WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

In the premiere episode, “In This Home on Ice,” Henley Boone has decided to take up residence in seemingly idyllic Haplin, just as a shocking murder occurs at the local pond. This horrific crime rekindles Happy Town’s dark mysteries, including the whispers about an unknown, evil force that has come to be known as the “Magic Man,” who may be responsible for the past disappearances of Haplin residents. Tommy Conroy, a small town deputy and son of the long-time popular sheriff, must help solve the crime while easing the town’s growing fears. This is made more difficult when it becomes obvious that the residents are hiding secrets, and that includes its newest resident, Henley.

The Haplin founding family, represented by the mysterious matriarch Peggy Haplin and her quick-tempered son, John, run the local bread factory, which is the town’s largest employer. The powerful family tries to wield control even while dealing with the fact that John’s daughter was one of the Magic Man’s many victims. The ever-dapper Merritt Grieves, who runs a charming but perhaps irrelevant film memorabilia shop, seems strangely sinister. The lively widows residing at the Meadows Boarding House with Merritt become all aflutter whenever he is in their presence. Haplin’s other colorful characters include Tommy Conroy’s boyhood friend, Big Dave Duncan, as well as the nefarious Stiviletto brothers.

Many in this small Midwestern town have skeletons in their closets, and some dark truths are being revealed about some familiar faces. There are signs both obvious and hidden that something strange is going on, as exemplified by a recurring bit of curious graffiti: a halo with a question mark under it. They say every town has its secrets, but that doesn’t even begin to describe Happy Town.

“Happy Town” stars Geoff Stults as Tommy Conroy, Sam Neill as Merritt Grieves, Lauren German as Henley Boone, Steven Weber as John Haplin, Amy Acker as Rachel Conroy, Sarah Gadon as Georgia Bravin, Robert Wisdom as Roger Hobbs, Jay Paulson as Eli “Root Beer” Rogers and Ben Schnetzer as Andrew Haplin.

Guest starring in “In This Home On Ice” are M.C. Gainey as Sheriff Griffin Conroy, Abraham Benrubi as Big Dave Duncan, Linda Kash as Miranda, Lynne Griffin as Dot Meadows, Natalie Brown, Carol Haplin, Joanna Douglas as Shell Jenkins, Wendy Lyon as Donna Friddle, Daniel Petronijevic as Ronald Stiviletto, Maxwell McCabe-Lokos as Lincoln Stiviletto, Steve Arbuckle as Baby Boy Stiviletto, Matt Hopkins as Womper Stiviletto, Marcia Bennett as Rose Perkins, Diane Gordon as Esther Klapman, Anna Ferguson as Irene Vaughn, Deborah Grover as Joanie Jenkins, Greg Bryk as Dr. Pete, Sophia Ewaniuk as Emma Conroy, Boyd Banks as Jerry Friddle, Kedar as Kelvin Tolliver, Brittany Kay as Lani, Luke Aquilina as Eric, Brad Borbridge as Perry Steckler and Cassidi Hoag as Jordan Kirby.

“In This Home on Ice” was written by Josh Appelbaum, Andre Nemec and Scott Rosenberg and directed by Gary Fleder.

Josh Appelbaum, Andre Nemec and Scott Rosenberg are executive producers. “Happy Town” is produced by ABC Studios.

Source: ABC

**SERIES FINALE**-”DOLLHOUSE”-(9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

PA: Viewer discretion is advised.

ECHO RACES TO STOP AN APOCALYPSE ON THE SERIES FINALE OF “DOLLHOUSE” FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, ON FOX

Picking up from the events depicted in “Epitaph 1,” the “lost” episode of DOLLHOUSE, and set in the year 2020, Echo and her surviving Dollhouse crew attempt to restore order to a devastating future world before mankind is eliminated in “Epitaph 2: The Return,” the series finale episode of DOLLHOUSE, airing Friday, Jan. 22 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (DOL-213) (TV-14 D, L, V)

Cast: Eliza Dushku as Echo; Tahmoh Penikett as Paul Ballard; Olivia Williams as Adelle DeWitt; Harry Lennix as Boyd Langton; Fran Kranz as Topher Brink; Enver Gjokaj as Victor; Dichen Lachman as Sierra

Guest Cast: Amy Acker as Dr. Claire Saunders; Summer Glau as Bennett Halverson; Miracle Laurie as Madeline Costley/November; Reed Diamond as Laurence Dominic; Alan Tudyk as Alpha; Adair Tishler as Caroline; Maurissa Tancharoen as Kilo; Felcia Day as Mag; Zack Ward as Zone; Nate Dushku as Clive; Noah Harpster as Matthew; Christian Monzon as Romeo; Brandon Dieter as T

SACRIFICES ARE MADE WHEN ECHO LEADS THE CHARGE TO TAKE DOWN THE ROSSUM CORPORATION ON AN ALL-NEW “DOLLHOUSE” FRIDAY, JANUARY 15, ON FOX

Sacrifices are made when Echo leads her crew to Arizona to dismantle the Rossum Corporation’s mainframe in the all-new “The Hollow Men” episode of DOLLHOUSE airing Friday, Jan. 15 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (DOL-212) (TV-14; D, L, V) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

Cast: Eliza Dushku as Echo; Tahmoh Penikett as Paul Ballard; Olivia Williams as Adelle DeWitt; Harry Lennix as Boyd Langton; Fran Kranz as Topher Brink; Enver Gjokaj as Victor; Dichen Lachman as Sierra

Guest Cast: Amy Acker as Dr. Claire Saunders; Summer Glau as Bennett Halverson; Miracle Laurie as Madeline Costley/November; Reed Diamond as Laurence Dominic

ECHO’S ORIGINAL PERSONALITY IS THE KEY TO AVERTING A DISASTER ON AN ALL-NEW “DOLLHOUSE” FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, ON FOX

Summer Glau (“Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles”) Guest-Stars

Topher races to reconstruct Echo’s original personality and memories when Adelle realizes they are the key to adverting a devastating future. Meanwhile, Echo and Bennett’s shared past and the identity of the Rossum’s Corpration’s mysterious leader are revealed in the all-new “Getting Closer” episode of DOLLHOUSE airing Friday, Jan. 8 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (DOL-211) (TV-14; D, L, S, V) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

Cast: Eliza Dushku as Echo; Tahmoh Penikett as Paul Ballard; Olivia Williams as Adelle DeWitt; Harry Lennix as Boyd Langton; Fran Kranz as Topher Brink; Enver Gjokaj as Victor; Dichen Lachman as Sierra

Guest Cast: Amy Acker as Dr. Claire Saunders; Summer Glau as Bennett Halverson; Miracle Laurie as Madeline Costley/November; Reed Diamond as Laurence Dominic; Philip Casnoff as Clive Ambrose; Liza Lapira as Ivy; Rick Otto as Gabe; Jay Malone as Young Man

ECHO WEDS A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER AND ADELLE MAKES A DEAL WITH AGENT BALLARD ON THE SEASON PREMIERE OF “DOLLHOUSE” FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, ON FOX

Episode Written and Directed by Series Creator Joss Whedon

Jamie Bamber (“Battlestar Galactica”) Guest-Stars

Picking up a few months after the first season finale, Echo, who now sporadically remembers past “imprints” due to Alpha’s machinations, weds a wealthy and charismatic British businessmen tied to one of Agent Ballard’s open FBI cases. Dr. Saunders struggles with being an Active and makes Topher the target of her aggression, and Boyd mixes business with pleasure in a risky venture. Meanwhile, Adelle makes Ballard an offer he can’t refuse in “Vows,” the season premiere episode of DOLLHOUSE airing Friday, Sept. 25 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (DOL-201) (TV-14 D, L, S, V)

Cast: Eliza Dushku as Echo; Tahmoh Penikett as Paul Ballard; Olivia Williams as Adelle DeWitt; Harry Lennix as Boyd Langton; Fran Kranz as Topher Brink; Enver Gjokaj as Victor; Dichen Lachman as Sierra

Guest Cast: Amy Acker as Dr. Claire Saunders/Whiskey; Liza Lapira as Ivy; Jamie Bamber as Martin Klar; Alexis Denisof as Senator Daniel Perrin; Zoran Radanovich as Hugo Taubman

ALPHA REVEALS HIMSELF AND BALLARD FINDS THE CREATOR OF THE DOLLHOUSE ON “DOLLHOUSE” FRIDAY, MAY 1, ON FOX

Alan Tudyk (“Firefly,” “Serenity”) Guest Stars

Ballard’s investigation leads him to the agoraphobic designer of the Dollhouse (guest star Alan Tudyk), and the story of “Sleeping Beauty” foreshadows Echo’s future, while allowing her to help a young girl deal with her traumatic past. Adelle goes to the attic in search of answers, while Alpha reveals himself and sets his game in motion in the “Briar Rose” episode of DOLLHOUSE airing Friday, May 1 (9:01-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (DOL-112) (TV-14 D, L, V)

Cast: Eliza Dushku as Echo; Tahmoh Penikett as Paul Ballard; Olivia Williams as Adelle DeWitt; Fran Kranz as Topher Brink; Harry Lennix as Boyd Langton; Enver Gjokaj as Victor; Dichen Lachman as Sierra

Guest Cast: Amy Acker as Dr. Claire Saunders; Reed Diamond as Laurence Dominic; Alan Tudyk as Stephen Kepler; Miracle Laurie as Mellie/November; Liza Lapira as Ivy; Aisha Hinds as Loomis; Hannah Leigh Dworkin as Susan; Judith Moreland as Renee